Photograph copyright: DAVID McMAHONI've never joined in the lemming-like rush to prune roses as soon as winter starts. Why? Mate, what's the point of encouraging new growth when the frosts are cruel? So while the rest of the country's gardeners eagerly get out their secateurs in the first week of June, I wait until the third week of July. I started the task on Sunday and of course I had to get the camera out to shoot these beautiful rose hips. It wasn't just the colour I wanted to capture, but the distinct curves on the stalk above this one reminded me of a set of curved elfin shoes. And the light was just right, too.
